JP2008106956A - Water heater - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a water heater capable of supplying a large quantity of hot water at a time in case of a disaster or the like. <P>SOLUTION: The water heater 1 supplying hot water from a faucet 31a is composed of a cooking stove 2 and a pot 3 provided with the faucet 31a near the bottom face. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a portable water heater, and more particularly, to a water heater that can supply a large amount of hot water at a time.

  Conventionally, an electric heater type is known as a portable water heater capable of supplying hot water (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  In addition, when hot water is supplied outdoors where there is no heater power nearby, it is known to boil hot water by combining a cassette-type stove and a pan or kettle.

No. 7-40927

  However, there is a problem that the electric heater type water heater cannot be used when a power failure occurs due to a disaster or the like.

  On the other hand, when using a combination of a cassette-type stove and a pan, hot water is supplied after the pan is lifted from the stove. For this reason, considering the weight that can be operated by the user, the capacity of the pan, etc. is limited, and a large amount of hot water cannot be supplied at one time, for example, a disaster that requires a large amount of hot water at one time, such as cooking There is a problem that the supply amount of hot water is absolutely insufficient in evacuation areas.

  In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a water heater that can supply a large amount of hot water at a time in a disaster or the like.

  The present invention has been made to achieve the above object, and this object is achieved by the following inventions (1) to (5).

(1) A water heater that supplies hot water from a faucet,
The water heater is
With stove,
A water heater characterized by comprising a pan with a faucet near the bottom.

(2) The water heater according to (1) above, wherein a protective member surrounding the pan is provided, and a through portion for allowing the faucet to pass through the protective member is formed.

(3) A heat insulating member for insulating heat from the stove is provided between the pan and the protective member, and a penetrating portion for penetrating the faucet is formed in the heat insulating member. The water heater according to (2) above.

(4) The water heater according to (3) above, wherein a placing member for placing the article is detachably provided on an upper portion of the protective member.

The water heater according to (4), wherein a leg portion for supporting the protection member outside the stove is provided at a lower portion of the protection member.

  According to the water heater according to the present invention, a large amount of hot water can be supplied at a time even in a disaster or the like.

  Hereinafter, although one embodiment for carrying out a water heater concerning the present invention is described with reference to drawings, the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments.

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a water heater 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
As shown in FIG. 1, a water heater 1 according to the present embodiment includes a stove 2, a pan 3, a protective member 4, a heat insulating member 5, and a mounting member 6.

  The stove 2 is a cassette-type stove in which a small cylinder can be detachably replaced, and includes a burner 2a and a switch 2b for igniting the burner 2a. Further, around the burner 2a, support members 2c for supporting a pan or the like are provided at equal intervals. A windshield member for preventing wind may be provided around the burner 2a.

The pan 3 is composed of a pan body 31 and a pan lid 32.
The pan body 31 is formed in a cylindrical shape, and a faucet 31a is provided on the side surface of the pan body 31 in the vicinity of the bottom surface 31d. The faucet 31a is attached to the pan body 31 by welding. Thus, according to the water heater 1 of the present embodiment, since the pan 3 having the faucet 31a is used in the vicinity of the bottom surface, most of the hot water stored in the pan can be used, and the pan can be used. Since hot water can be supplied without lifting, it becomes possible to increase the capacity of the pan to some extent, and a large amount of hot water can be supplied at a time. Therefore, for example, even when it is necessary to prepare a large amount of emergency dries, such as a refuge at the time of a disaster, a large amount of hot water can be supplied at a time, and a hot meal can be provided. it can. Moreover, since the faucet 31a can be operated with the pan 3 placed on the stove 2, hot water can be supplied in a safe state.

  The faucet 31a is attached so as to be separated from the bottom surface 31d by a predetermined distance. Thus, by providing the faucet 31a at a predetermined distance from the bottom surface, a certain amount of hot water always remains in the pot body 31, so that it is possible to prevent emptying. In addition, in this embodiment, while the capacity | capacitance of the pan body 31 is 7 liters, about 1 liter of hot water is set so that it may remain inside the pan.

  FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the pan body 31 in the vicinity where the faucet 31a is attached. As shown in FIG. 2, the side surface of the pan body 31 to which the faucet 31a is attached is welded to the faucet 31a. A heat-resistant cover 34 is provided so as to cover the root portion of each. The heat-resistant cover 34 is configured in a U shape having an opening upward, and can protect the faucet 31a from the exhaust heat of the burner 2a supplied from below.

  FIG. 3 is a plan view when the pan body 31 is viewed from the bottom surface direction. As shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of engagement members 31 c are attached to the bottom surface 31 d of the pan body 31 by welding. Yes. The engaging member 31c is formed with a recess or the like for engaging with the support member 2c of the stove 2. By engaging the recess and the support member 2c, the pan 3 can be firmly placed on the stove 2, and the water heater 1 can be used in a stable state.

  Hot water stored in the pan body 31 can be supplied by twisting the valve 31b of the faucet 31a. The valve 31b is provided at a position separated from the pan body 31 by a predetermined distance. Thus, by providing the valve 31b at a predetermined distance from the pan body 31, it is possible to prevent a finger or the like from touching the heat insulating member 5 or the like when the valve 31b is operated.

  In the present embodiment, the pan body 31 is made of a stainless steel material in consideration of the ease of processing and welding of the members and the heat retaining properties, but in consideration of the water boiling time, the aluminum having high thermal conductivity. You may make it comprise with material. Moreover, in order to make easy confirmation of the remaining amount of hot water, you may make it provide the window except for comprised with the heat resistant glass in a part of side surface of a pan main body.

  The pan lid 32 is formed in a disc shape, and a handle 33 for attaching and detaching the pan lid 32 to and from the pan body 31 is provided near the center. FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram of the pan lid 32. As shown in FIG. 4, a recess 32a is formed below the handle 33. The recess 32a is generated in the center of the recess 32a inside the pan body 31. A steam hole 32b for allowing the steam to escape upward is formed. Thus, the upper part of the pan lid 32 can be formed flat by providing the recess 32a and attaching the handle 33 so as to be spanned over the recess 32a.

  A vapor hole 33 b is also formed in the central portion of the handle 33. The steam holes 32b and the steam holes 33b are arranged in a line in the vertical direction, and also have a function for inserting and holding the funnel member, as will be described later.

  In the present embodiment, one vapor hole 32b is formed in the recess 32a. However, a plurality of vapor holes 32b may be provided in places other than the recess 32a. By providing two or more steam holes, the pan body 31 can be daylighted with the pan lid 32 closed, and the remaining amount of hot water can be easily confirmed. Moreover, in this embodiment, although the pan lid 32 is comprised with the same stainless material as the pan main body 31, in order to make easy confirmation of the remaining amount of hot water, as a transparent lid using heat-resistant glass etc. Good.

  The protection member 4 is formed in a substantially square shape, and is configured to have a lattice-shaped outer wall 41. The protective member 4 is made of a stainless material, like the pot 3. The outer wall 41 is configured to surround the pan 3, and a through portion 4 a for allowing the faucet 31 a of the pan body 31 to penetrate is provided in a part of the outer wall 41. The penetrating part 4a is configured by forming a cut from the upper peripheral end of the protective member 4 up to a position corresponding to the faucet 31a when the protective member 4 surrounds the pan 3.

  Thus, in the water heater 1 of this embodiment, since the penetration part 4a for penetrating the faucet 31a is formed in the protection member 4, when the pot 3 is enclosed by the protection member 4 and the water heater 1 is assembled. In addition, the faucet 31a does not get in the way. Moreover, since the penetration part 4a has a guide function at the time of attaching the faucet 31a of the pan 3 to the protection member 4, the assembly work efficiency of the water heater 1 can be improved.

  A windproof cover 7 is integrally provided below the protective member 4 for reducing the influence of wind on the burner 2a of the stove when the water heater 3 is used outdoors. A part of the windproof cover 7 is provided with a penetrating portion 7 a for penetrating the faucet 31 a of the pan body 31. Further, a viewing window 7b for confirming the state of the burner 2a of the stove 2 is provided in the vicinity of the penetrating portion 7a. By providing the viewing window 7b, the state of the burner 2a can be easily confirmed without removing the protective member 4. In addition, you may make it form the ventilation hole for taking in air to the stove 2 from this outside in this windproof cover 7. FIG.

  A leg portion 42 is provided at the lower portion of the protection member 4. The leg portion 42 is configured by bending a part of a member forming the lattice of the outer wall 41 into a U shape. The leg part 42 is comprised so that it may be located in the outer side of the outline of the stove 2, and contacts the ground etc. in which the water heater 1 is mounted, and supports the protection member 4. FIG. Thus, by supporting the weight of the protective member 4, the mounting member 6 supported by the protective member 4, and the canned material mounted on the mounting member 6 with the legs 42, the burden weight on the stove 2 can be reduced. This can reduce the product life of the water heater 1.

  The heat insulating member 5 is formed in a cylindrical shape along the side surface of the pan body 31. By providing the heat insulating member 5, it is possible to insulate without releasing the heat from the burner 2 a, and thus the thermal efficiency of the water heater 1 can be improved. Moreover, the wind-proof function at the time of using outdoors etc. can also be improved.

  A handle 53 is attached to the upper peripheral end of the heat insulating member 5 by welding so that the heat insulating member 5 can be attached to and detached from the stove 2. In addition, a penetration portion 5 a for penetrating the faucet 31 a of the pan body 31 is formed in a part of the heat insulating member 5. This through-hole 5a is configured by forming a cut from the lower peripheral end of the heat insulating member 5 to a position corresponding to the faucet 31a when the pan 3 is surrounded by the heat insulating member 5.

  Thus, in the water heater 1 of this embodiment, since the penetration part 5a for penetrating the faucet 31a is formed in the heat insulating member 5, when the pot 3 is enclosed by the heat insulating member 5 and the water heater 1 is assembled. In addition, the faucet 31a does not get in the way. Moreover, since the penetration part 5a has a guide function at the time of attaching the heat insulation member 5 to the faucet 31a of the pan 3, the assembly work efficiency of the water heater 1 can be improved.

  Moreover, you may make it form the heat resistant cover 51 in the inner peripheral surface of the heat insulation member 5 so that the penetration part 5a may be followed by welding. Thus, by providing the heat-resistant cover 51 along the penetrating part 5a, the faucet 31a can be protected from the exhaust heat of the burner 2a passing between the pan 3 and the heat insulating member 5. In particular, it is effective when the exhaust heat becomes spiral due to the presence of the faucet 31a and the heat is swung from above the faucet 31a. Moreover, the faucet 31a can be more reliably protected from the exhaust heat of the burner 2a by combining with the heat-resistant cover 34 provided on the pan body 31 described above.

  The heat insulating member 5 and the handle 53 are made of a stainless material like the pot 3. The heat insulating member 5 is detachable from the stove 2 so as to be positioned between the pan 3 and the protective member 4.

  The mounting member 6 includes a substantially square side wall portion 61 and a net member 62 configured to be detachable from the side wall portion 61. By making the net member 62 detachable with respect to the side wall portion 61, it is possible to supply water to the pot 3 without removing the placing member 6. In addition, maintenance of the net member 62 can be easily performed.

  The net member 62 is a substantially square flat member having a mesh, and allows the steam supplied from the pan 3 to pass therethrough. A handle 63 is provided on the upper portion of the side wall portion 61 by welding. The mounting member 6 and the handle 63 are made of a stainless material like the protection member 4.

  An article such as canned food is placed on the net member 62 and heated by exhaust heat from the stove 2 or steam supplied from the pan 3. Further, the shape of the lower end portion of the side wall portion 61 and the shape of the upper end portion of the protection member 4 are formed to substantially coincide with each other, and the mounting member 6 is attached to and detached from the protection member 4 by the handle 63. Can do.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a use state when the funnel member is used. As shown in FIG. 5, the funnel-like member 10 is formed on the pan lid 32 from above the net member 62 of the mounting member 6. Water such as a plastic bottle can be supplied to the pan 3 by being inserted into the steam holes 32b and 33b. Thereby, water can be replenished to the pan 3 without removing the net member 62.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a water heater according to an embodiment of the present invention.
In FIG. 6, parts corresponding to those in FIG.

  In the water heater 1 of the present embodiment, first, the protection member 4 is attached to the stove 2 such that the leg portion 42 is positioned outside the stove 2. Next, the pan 3 is placed on the support member 2c of the stove 2 so that the penetrating portion 4a formed in the protective member 4 and the faucet 31a are matched. Next, the heat insulating member 5 is attached to the stove 2 so as to be positioned between the pan 3 and the protective member 4. At this time, the penetrating part 5a formed in the heat insulating member 5 and the faucet 31a are matched. Finally, the water heater 1 is assembled so that the lower end portion of the mounting member 6 matches the upper end portion of the protection member 4. In addition, the timing which supplies water to the pan 3 may be the timing at which the pan 3 is placed on the stove 2, or may be performed using the funnel-shaped member 10 after the assembly of the water heater 1 is completed.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the assembled water heater 1 of the present embodiment, the faucet 31a of the pan 3 is configured to protrude from the outer wall 41 of the protective member 4, and the user simply opens the nozzle 31b. The hot water in the pan 3 can be used simply by twisting. Therefore, according to the hot water heater 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to easily cook refuge foods such as Dries, even in an evacuation place, and to provide a warm meal.

  Moreover, according to the water heater 1 of the present embodiment, the canned food can be heated by simply placing the canned food on the net member 62 of the mounting member 6 at the same time as boiling the hot water.

  Moreover, according to the hot water heater 1 of the present embodiment, the pot 3 and the heat insulating member 5 are surrounded by the protection member 4, so that, for example, when the hot water heater 1 is used in a place with many people such as a disaster shelter. Even so, it is possible to improve the safety of the water heater without directly touching a hot pot or the like.

  FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the water heater 1 cut along line AA in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the burner 2a of the stove is ignited by twisting the switch of the stove 2. The burner 2a heats the water stored in the pan 3, and the exhaust heat generated by the burner 2a is a gap formed between the pan 3 and the heat insulating member 5, as indicated by the arrows in the figure. 9 is discharged toward the upper side of the pan 3. On the other hand, the steam generated inside the pot 3 is discharged toward the upper side of the pot 3 through the steam holes 32 b and 33 b formed in the pot lid 32. The discharged exhaust heat and steam pass through the net member 62 of the mounting member 6 and are released upward of the water heater 1.

  In the water heater 1 of the present embodiment, the heated food material such as the canned food 8 placed on the net member 62 of the placement member 6 can be warmed by the exhaust heat or steam released to the top of the pan 3. Therefore, according to the hot water supply device 1 of the present embodiment, a large amount of hot water can be supplied at the same time, and warmed canned foods can be supplied at the same time. be able to.

  Note that the water heater of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and in particular, the protective member, the heat insulating member, and the mounting member are various in the range not departing from the configuration of the present invention in other materials and configurations. Needless to say, modifications and changes are possible.

It is a disassembled perspective view of the water heater based on one Embodiment of this invention. It is an enlarged view of a pan near the faucet is attached It is a top view at the time of seeing the pan used in one embodiment of the present invention from the bottom. It is a block diagram of the pan lid used in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a use condition figure at the time of using a funnel member. It is a perspective view of the water heater based on one Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing of the water heater cut | disconnected by the AA line in FIG.

Explanation of symbols

1. Hot water heater, 2. Stove, 2a ... Burner, 2b ... Switch, 2c ... Support member, 3 ... Pan, 31 ... Pan body, 31a ... Faucet, 31b ... Valve, 31c ... · Engagement member, 31d · · Bottom portion, 32 · · Pan lid, 32a · · Recess, 32b · · Steam hole, 33 · · Handle, 33b · · · steam hole, · · · Protection member, 4a · · through hole , 41 ·· Outer wall, 42 ·· Legs, 5 · · Insulating members, 51 · · Heat-resistant cover, 53 · · Handle, 6 · · Mounting members, · · · Side walls, 62 · · Net members, 63 · ·・ Handle, 64 ・ ・ Mounting plate, 7 ・ ・ Windproof cover, 7a ・ ・ Penetration part, 7b ・ ・ Peeping window, 8 ・ ・ Canned goods, etc.

Claims (5)

A water heater that supplies hot water from a faucet,
The water heater is
With stove,
A water heater characterized by comprising a pan with a faucet near the bottom. The hot water heater according to claim 1, wherein a protective member surrounding the pan is provided, and a penetrating portion for penetrating the faucet is formed in the protective member. The heat insulating member for heat-insulating the heat from the stove is provided between the pan and the protective member, and a through-hole for penetrating the faucet is formed in the heat insulating member. The water heater described in 1. The hot water heater according to claim 3, wherein a placing member for placing an article is detachably provided on an upper portion of the protective member. The water heater according to claim 4, wherein legs for supporting the protection member outside the stove are provided at a lower portion of the protection member.

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